A grim Raj Thackeray emphatically denied having issued such a letter. (File)
Mumbai:
The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) President Raj Thackeray skilled tense moments when a purported letter ‘signed’ by him allegedly declared assist to the Shiv Sena candidate in Worli, right here on Wednesday.
The Worli seat is witnessing a high-profile three-cornered contest between sitting MLA, Shiv Sena’s (UBT) ex-Minister Aditya U. Thackeray and rival MahaYuti’s Murli M. Deora, and MNS’ Normal Secretary Sandeep Deshpande.
A grim Raj Thackeray – whose son Amit Thackeray is standing from close by Worli constituency – emphatically denied having issued such a letter, whereas alleging that some huge cash energy was deployed within the polls marketing campaign.
“This reveals that the bottom is slipping from underneath their toes. That is why they’re resorting to such gimmicks. Nevertheless it won’t assist them. I’ve not given any such letter of assist to anybody and we’re taking it up significantly,” warned Raj Thackeray.
The MNS candidate Deshpande pointed an accusing finger on the ruling Shiv Sena’s native Shakha Pramukh Rajesh Kusale for indulging within the mischief as they’re gazing (Deora’s) debacle in Worli.
“The Shiv Sena candidate is shedding. Now we have lodged complaints with the Election Fee of India and the police, within the matter towards Kuchale for finishing up such faux propaganda,” mentioned Deshpande.
Each Raj Thackeray and Deshpande mentioned that the voters in Worli are ‘smart’ and won’t fall for such falsehoods, and would educate a lesson to the Shiv Sena candidate.
The purported assist communication, bearing the MNS chief’s signature on a letterhead, sparked a sensation this afternoon within the prestigious Worli constituency – and boosted sentiments among the many Shiv Sena (UBT) camp.
The supposed letter additionally triggered arguments amongst supporters of MNS and Shiv Sena in some elements of the constituency because the MNS bigwigs appealed to all to not fall for such lowly stunts.
The alleged letter claimed: “The MahaYuti has revered the MNS by not fielding a candidate within the Sewri seat. Accordingly, as a reciprocal gesture, the MNS extends assist to the Shiv Sena (Worli) nominee to keep away from a cut up within the Hindu votes”.
Rattled by the potential injury of the ‘letter’ that went viral, the MNS native chief A. Patkar lodged a criticism with the Agripada Police Station and in addition with the ECI.
In one other jolt for the MNS, its candidate from Murtizapur in Akola district Bhikaji Shrawan Awchar suo motu declared assist to the rival Bharatiya Janata Get together nominee Harish M. Pimple, a three-term MLA within the fray for the fourth time.
The abrupt flip within the polls triggered a wave of anger and protests among the many MNS staff, many heard abusing their turncoat candidate, however Awchar went incommunicado throughout the essential voting day, elevating questions on his intentions.
Talking to media individuals, a fuming MNS Akola President Pankaj Sable warned that although Awchar is at present in hiding after he emerges, “we will educate him a lesson in our model”.
The MNS is independently contesting round 128 of the 288 Meeting constituencies and is optimistic of bagging a ample variety of seats to emerge as a possible ‘king-maker’ within the subsequent authorities.
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